DLTK's Holiday Crafts for KidsFingerprint Holly Craft

Contributed by Leanne Guenther

A finger and a bit of paint are all you need to make this super-cute holly. It looks great as a gift
tag or put a bunch together to make a wreath!

L. Kendall wrote: "I love the new fingerprint holly wreath idea. In fact I tried it with some older preschoolers today. I think you should mention that this would work great with a little bit older kids (like Kinder. And first graders) Even with me helping each child complete this project it was a little
difficult for them to get it done. Still love this idea!!!! They did turn out very cute!!"

Materials:

red finger paint

green finger paint

scrap of cardboard or old margarine container lid (something to act as a pallet),

paper or card stock.

Instructions:

Squeeze a bit of red finger paint onto a margarine container lid.

Squeeze a bit of green finger paint onto the lid, spaced away from the red paint (or use a second lid).

stamp the pad of your index finger into the green paint.

Use your finger to make 2 holly leaves at angles to each other.

stamp the tip of your pinkie finger into the green paint.

Use your pinkie finger to stamp a red berry beside where the holly leaves are closest.

You can make a single holly or continue making holly in a circle to form a
wreath.